11 Questions
Which component of general anesthesia involves the suppression of undesirable reflexes?
Immunity to noxious stimuli
What is the recommended method to avoid the 'Excitement' stage during anesthesia?
Inducing anesthesia rapidly with fast onset IV anesthetics
At which stage of general anesthesia does unconsciousness and regular respiration occur?
Stage III - Surgical anesthesia
What is the role of preanesthetic medications given one hour before surgery?
Hasten gastric evacuation and prevent vomiting
What distinguishes the 'Maintenance' stage of anesthesia among the three stages of anesthesia based on surgical procedure?
It provides a sustained surgical anesthesia
Which classification of general anesthetics includes volatile liquids like isoflurane and halothane?
Inhalation agents
Which of the following is the oldest documented set of rules for medicine and surgery?
The Code of Hammurabi from 1790 B.C.
What did Ibn Sina's Canon of Medicine first describe in relation to anesthesia?
The anesthetic techniques of "Mukhadder" and "Taskin" using herbal extracts
Who performed the first reliable documentation of an operation under general anesthesia?
Hanaoka Seishu
What was the primary substance used for anesthesia in Hanaoka Seishu's 1804 operation?
An oral solution of herbal extracts
Who first publicly demonstrated the successful use of general anesthesia?
William Morton
Test your knowledge on the historical advancements in medicine and surgery, from the Code of Hammurabi in 1790 B.C. to the use of nitrous oxide gas by Horace Wells in 1844. Explore the evolution of anesthesia, analgesia, and surgical techniques throughout history.
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